Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and Esk Pike Walk

About trip

The Crinkle Crags had always fascinated me simply because of their cranky name and so on my umpteenth trip to the Lake District I decided I would finally explore them. Crinkle Crags are so called because of their profile, a succession of abrupt undulations on a high long ridge. There are five distinct 'crinkles' and in the company of best pal Steve I looked forward to my roller coaster walk over all five. The walk started by leaving Great Langdale and walking due west into neighbouring Oxendale before climbing besides Browney Gill to round Great Knott and then onto the Crinkle Crags. To make the walk even more memorable I had decided to include an ascent of nearby Bowfell, a majestic mountain at the head of Great Langdale and one of England's highest and then a short leg across to Esk Pike. The conclusion to the walk involved a descent to Angle Tarn before a short climb over Rossett Pike to descend by the side of Rossett Gill and finally following Mickleden Beck back to our start at the Old Hotel in Great Langdale. 9.2 miles (14.8 km) 6 - 8 hours Clockwise